Multiverse in Buddhism?
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According to this answer :
> 31 Planes of existence coming together is one universe. There are
> infinite similar universes according to the Abhidhamma. This may be
> similar to multiverse but unlike in Sci Fi there are no duplicates of
> beings and duplication of events as per my understanding. Generally
> rebirth is within the universe but there are times beings can be
> reborn in intergalactic space / hell which are the coldest places
> every. Such being may end up in other universes. The universe we live
> in is a lucky place since it is here a Buddha appears. So only the
> lucky beings inhabit this universe through there are infinite such
> being in the universe. There are infinite being in each universe. The
> cycles of creation and destruction in each universe may not be the
> same as in such universes may not be habitable. Generally I would
> believe even with psychic powers you may not know the bounds of the
> universe of see beyond this universe. Perhaps only The Buddha and a
> few of the great disciples may have managed to do this.
Can anyone expand on this, or simplify it?
Asked by Orionixe
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Jan 31, 2021, 09:15 PM
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